Friday, May 18, 2012

Take Me or Leave Me

Earlier this week, the song I'll Cover You from Rent's soundtrack played in my head for no apparent reason. Suddenly, I felt depressed. I don't know why I felt that way considering how lovely the lyrics are, but I did.

When one song depresses me, I counter it with more songs, and one of those is another piece from Rent.

Every single day,I walk down the streetI hear people say: "Baby's so sweet!"Ever since pubertyEverybody stares at me,Boys, girls I can't help it, baby.So be kind, and don't lose your mindJust remember, that I'm your baby

Take me for what I am!Who I was meant to be!And if you give a damn,Take me baby,Or leave me!Take me baby or leave me!

A tiger in a cageCan never see the sun.This diva needs her stage, baby,Let's have fun!You are the one I choose,Folks would kill to fill your shoes!You love the limelight too now, baby!So be mine, and don't waste my timeCryin', "Oh honey bear are you still my, my, my baby?"(Don't you dare!)

Take me for what I am!Who I was meant to be!And, if you give a damn,Take me baby, or leave me!

(It won't work!)I look before I leap.I love margins and discipline.I make lists in my sleep, baby.What's my sin?Never quit.I follow through.I hate mess but I love you.What to do with my impromptu baby?So be wise, 'cause this girl satisfies,You got a prize, so don't compromiseYou're one lucky baby!!!

Take me for what I am!(A control freak!)Who I was meant to be!(A snob yet over attentive!)And, if you give a damn!(A lovable droll, geek!)Take me baby or leave me!(And anal retentive!)

That's it!The straw that breaks my back!I quit!Unless you take it back!Women,What is it about them?Can't live, with them or without them!

Take me for what I amWho I was meant to beWho I was meant to beAnd, if you give a damnand if you give a damn you betterTake me baby or leave metake me or leave meTake me baby, or leave meGuess I'm leaving, I'm gone!

I saw the musical when it was performed here and this song was one of my most anticipated. I'm having a hard time looking for the local performances though, because they are at par with the Broadway cast, in my opinion.

Somehow, I can relate to both players sentiments in this song, but I identify more with Joanne.